Into The Garden of Photography

Strolling through a garden can inspire the hobbyist photographer to capture the natural beauty of vegetation. There is something very serene about gazing at vibrant flowers and verdant colors of lettuce leaves as a person strolls down a garden path, and photographs are a great way to share the love of gardening with others. Tomatoes and bean stalks are also amazing to photograph in a mountain garden, and it is amusing to watch curious cats scampering around among the shadows of the vegetation. So what garden adventures did I photograph of this tranquil summer day? Come with me to see what my camera lens spotted.

There is nothing more tranquil than flowers in the garden. | Source

The purple color is striking in the garden. | Source

There are many exquisite varieties of plants and flowers you can photograph in a large garden. Just look around and take pictures of the greenery you find inspiring.

Thick green tomatoes in the garden. | Source

This light green lettuce will taste lovely on a sandwich. | Source

Scallions and lettuce in containers. | Source

Green plants growing in containers is the ideal way to save money when it comes to grocery shopping. | Source

Tomatoes, scallions and lettuce growing in the garden will all make delightful ingredients in a delicious salad. Actually, I like to use scallions primarily for cooking, but the vibrant colors of these fruits and vegetables taste and look beautiful in any fresh garden salad. Just think of how much they charge for such a salad at a high end restaurant, and how much money you can save by growing these ingredients in your own garden.

The tomato plants in raised beds. | Source

The daisies are in bloom. | Source

Daisies grow in the garden and remind me of the beauty of an early summer day.

A cluster of tomatoes on the vine. | Source

Green foliage in the garden is quite enjoyable to gaze upon. | Source

Red and purple flowers planted in the garden. | Source

Large leafs in the garden. | Source

Looking down on the leaves of the plants. | Source

Reflections in the bird bath. | Source

Flowers and bird baths in the garden. | Source

Flowers and bird baths in the garden are quite enjoyable to look at.

Hollyhocks near the fence. | Source

Green beans growing in the garden. | Source

The nasturtium is vibrant and cheery. | Source

Bobby is sitting on the garden table. | Source

Bobby has a very striking stripe down her nose. | Source

The patty pan squash sitting on the table. | Source

Flowers and the patty pan squash. | Source

The patty pan squash are all lined up. | Source

The patty pan squash is freshly picked from the vine. | Source

Flowers with a purple shade of color. | Source

Cats like to sit around in the garden because that is what they do best. Lounging around and looking at plants is very relaxing for a cat.

Bobby is resting on the garden table next to the patty pan squash. | Source

Bobby is looking away from the camera. | Source

The patty pan squash on display.

The white fever few flower. | Source

Green leaves are divine to behold. | Source

Looking at white flowers in the garden. | Source

The daisies are in bloom. | Source

Flowers and the strawberry patch. | Source

Daisies next to the strawberry patch are a very interesting aspects of this garden I am photographing.

The bright red flower and the daisies in the bottom portion of the photograph are a beautiful contrast. | Source

A jumbo-sized green bean is growing in the garden. | Source

The leaf on the green bean plant is reminiscent of Jack and the Bean Stock. | Source

I love the shapes to beans. | Source

A blossom on a green bean plant. | Source

Annie cat looks similar to Bobby, but she has a smaller white stripe down her nose. | Source

Sweety cat is lounging in the garden. | Source

Annie cat resting near the green bean vines. | Source

Green beans are climbing up the nets. | Source

Pink and white colored hollyhocks in the garden. | Source

A sunflower in the distance and hollyhocks in the foreground. | Source

Hollyhocks and a sunflower in the distance. | Source

Annie cat on the garden path. | Source

Annie cat with the green bead leaves in the background. Sweety cat is hiding among the green bean plants. | Source

Another picture of Annie cat with Sweety cat among the green bean stocks. | Source

Hollyhocks are so enjoyable to gaze upon in the garden, and I also love seeing the cats hiding in the shadows of the bean stocks.

Shadows on the pumpkin leaves. | Source

A bright blue light fixture hanging in the garden. | Source

Shadows and highlights on the tomatoes hanging from the vine. | Source

A cluster of large tomatoes. | Source

The bright red flower looks like a star in the night sky. | Source

In the early morning hours I am drawn toward photographing the blooms of the morning glories.

The prolific blooms of morning glories on the vine. | Source

A closeup of the morning glory flowers. | Source

The morning glory is a beautiful mix of blue and violet colors. | Source

A sunflower and a morning glory. | Source

The various shades of blue and purple to be spotted within the morning glory flowers. | Source

The closeup of a morning glory flower in bloom during the early hours of the morning sunlight. | Source

The sunflower on the cusp of blooming. | Source

The sunflower next to the morning glories. | Source

A pumpkin is growing on the vine. | Source

A pumpkin among the leaves on its vine. | Source

A yellow flower with a bee. | Source

Bee polinating the flower. | Source

Bees on a yellow flower. | Source

A petal of the yellow flower. | Source

Closeup of a bee on the yellow flower. Out of focus with a lovely bright burst of color. Oh, the joys of garden photography! | Source

My painting of a cat based on my garden photography of Sweety cat and morning glories. | Source

Garden Artwork For Your Home

Personally, I like to frame pictures of my favorite garden pictures, or these even serve as inspiration for my painting. If you do not have the time to take your own garden pictures, there are many beautiful garden inspired artwork you can find for sale online. The garden artwork below would be charming to hang your living room.

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SweetiePie 5 years agofrom Southern California, USA

I appreciate your comments stugod!

Stuart Goddard 5 years agofrom Bradford

That is a very good bit of photography SweetiePie. Well done. I am starting to do a bit myself although early results leave a lot to be desired.

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SweetiePie 5 years agofrom Southern California, USA

This is my parents garden that I photographed, but I appreciate your comments! Your dog is still as cute as I remember all those years ago!

akeejaho 5 years agofrom Some where in this beautiful world!

Nice gardens Sweetie Pie. But the kitties take the prize. I miss mine, who are still in Oregon. The work you have put into the earth is apparent. Thanks for sharing. Gives me some ideas to share with a friend who approached me today about her plan her gardens for the up-coming season. Thankyou for sharing.

Akeejaho

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SweetiePie 5 years agofrom Southern California, USA

I appreciate your comments!

prasetio30 5 years agofrom malang-indonesia

You have beautiful pictures here. I love gardening as well. Thanks for share with us. Rated up and take care!

Prasetio

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SweetiePie 5 years agofrom Southern California, USA

Hi Aya,

I really appreciate your comments! This hub had been lingering in my to be published file until yesterday, so it was good to finally get it published.

Hi Paradise,

Thanks, these are photographs I took up in the mountains in my parents garden. Patty pan squash tastes similar to zucchini and other summer squashes, and you probably can find it at the market around that time of year.

Eiddwen,

Really appreciate your comments! These pictures were taken in my mom's garden, but I love looking at the cats scampering around there. It is very meditative.

Eiddwen 5 years agofrom Wales

Oh how I loved this hub;each and every photo a beauty.

Whether your thriving garden or thos beautiful cats.

A vote up here and a bookmark into one of my favourite hubs.

Take care and enjoy your day.

Eddy.

Paradise7 5 years agofrom Upstate New York

Lovely pics, Sweetie Pie. Thank you for sharing them with us. You're going to have a wonderful batch of tomatoes on the vine. I've never seen the patty squash. They look very good; it makes me wonder how they taste! The flower photos are lovely as well. And the cat!

Aya Katz 5 years agofrom The Ozarks

These are all such beautiful pictures, each in its own way! Some natural, some man-made, and some exuding the personality of the cat in question.